(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Pull him together as far as you are able, so that he can give some account of this mystery.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Pull him together as far as you are able, so that he can give some account of this mystery.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Three grapnels and the necessary line," ordered Captain Brookes; then turning to his officers he continued: "Before we take steps to sweep for the lost gear an investigation ought to be made.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Three grapnels and the necessary line," ordered Captain Brookes; then turning to his officers he continued: "Before we take steps to sweep for the lost gear an investigation ought to be made.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Pull him together as far as you are able, so that he can give some account of this mystery.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Pull him together as far as you are able, so that he can give some account of this mystery.
be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading Mr. White, you will please attend to Mr. Palmer, who evidently needs your services.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading THE TOUCHSTONE OF PERIL "CLEAR away the cutter; pipe the creeping party.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Three grapnels and the necessary line," ordered Captain Brookes; then turning to his officers he continued: "Before we take steps to sweep for the lost gear an investigation ought to be made.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Three grapnels and the necessary line," ordered Captain Brookes; then turning to his officers he continued: "Before we take steps to sweep for the lost gear an investigation ought to be made.
BrookesnounUS /brʊks/
plural of “brooke” — English lyric poet (1887-1915)
From this reading Three grapnels and the necessary line," ordered Captain Brookes; then turning to his officers he continued: "Before we take steps to sweep for the lost gear an investigation ought to be made.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Pull him together as far as you are able, so that he can give some account of this mystery.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Three grapnels and the necessary line," ordered Captain Brookes; then turning to his officers he continued: "Before we take steps to sweep for the lost gear an investigation ought to be made.
rid of obstructions
From this reading THE TOUCHSTONE OF PERIL "CLEAR away the cutter; pipe the creeping party.
without stop or interruption
From this reading Three grapnels and the necessary line," ordered Captain Brookes; then turning to his officers he continued: "Before we take steps to sweep for the lost gear an investigation ought to be made.
creepingnounUS /ˈkriːpɪŋ/
a slow mode of locomotion on hands and knees or dragging the body
From this reading THE TOUCHSTONE OF PERIL "CLEAR away the cutter; pipe the creeping party.
cutternounUS /ˈkʌtər/
someone who cuts or carves stone
From this reading THE TOUCHSTONE OF PERIL "CLEAR away the cutter; pipe the creeping party.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Mr. White, you will please attend to Mr. Palmer, who evidently needs your services.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Pull him together as far as you are able, so that he can give some account of this mystery.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Three grapnels and the necessary line," ordered Captain Brookes; then turning to his officers he continued: "Before we take steps to sweep for the lost gear an investigation ought to be made.
gearnounUS /ɡɪr/
a toothed wheel that engages another toothed mechanism in order to change the speed or direction of transmitted motion
From this reading Three grapnels and the necessary line," ordered Captain Brookes; then turning to his officers he continued: "Before we take steps to sweep for the lost gear an investigation ought to be made.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Pull him together as far as you are able, so that he can give some account of this mystery.
grapnels
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Three grapnels and the necessary line," ordered Captain Brookes; then turning to his officers he continued: "Before we take steps to sweep for the lost gear an investigation ought to be made.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Three grapnels and the necessary line," ordered Captain Brookes; then turning to his officers he continued: "Before we take steps to sweep for the lost gear an investigation ought to be made.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Pull him together as far as you are able, so that he can give some account of this mystery.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Three grapnels and the necessary line," ordered Captain Brookes; then turning to his officers he continued: "Before we take steps to sweep for the lost gear an investigation ought to be made.
inspectverbUS /ˌɪnˈspekt/
look over carefully
From this reading Will you, Mr. Slade, inspect the wireless room and report to me?
investigationnounUS /ˌɪnvestəˈɡeɪʃən/
an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities
From this reading Three grapnels and the necessary line," ordered Captain Brookes; then turning to his officers he continued: "Before we take steps to sweep for the lost gear an investigation ought to be made.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Three grapnels and the necessary line," ordered Captain Brookes; then turning to his officers he continued: "Before we take steps to sweep for the lost gear an investigation ought to be made.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Three grapnels and the necessary line," ordered Captain Brookes; then turning to his officers he continued: "Before we take steps to sweep for the lost gear an investigation ought to be made.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Three grapnels and the necessary line," ordered Captain Brookes; then turning to his officers he continued: "Before we take steps to sweep for the lost gear an investigation ought to be made.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Will you, Mr. Slade, inspect the wireless room and report to me?
a form of address for a man
From this reading Will you, Mr. Slade, inspect the wireless room and report to me?
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading Pull him together as far as you are able, so that he can give some account of this mystery.
absolutely essential
From this reading Three grapnels and the necessary line," ordered Captain Brookes; then turning to his officers he continued: "Before we take steps to sweep for the lost gear an investigation ought to be made.
in such a manner as could not be otherwise
From this reading Mr. White, you will please attend to Mr. Palmer, who evidently needs your services.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE TOUCHSTONE OF PERIL "CLEAR away the cutter; pipe the creeping party.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading Three grapnels and the necessary line," ordered Captain Brookes; then turning to his officers he continued: "Before we take steps to sweep for the lost gear an investigation ought to be made.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading Three grapnels and the necessary line," ordered Captain Brookes; then turning to his officers he continued: "Before we take steps to sweep for the lost gear an investigation ought to be made.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading Three grapnels and the necessary line," ordered Captain Brookes; then turning to his officers he continued: "Before we take steps to sweep for the lost gear an investigation ought to be made.
PalmernounUS /ˈpɑːmər/
United States golfer (born in 1929)
From this reading Mr. White, you will please attend to Mr. Palmer, who evidently needs your services.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading THE TOUCHSTONE OF PERIL "CLEAR away the cutter; pipe the creeping party.
PERILnounUS /ˈperəl/
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading THE TOUCHSTONE OF PERIL "CLEAR away the cutter; pipe the creeping party.
a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading THE TOUCHSTONE OF PERIL "CLEAR away the cutter; pipe the creeping party.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading Mr. White, you will please attend to Mr. Palmer, who evidently needs your services.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading Pull him together as far as you are able, so that he can give some account of this mystery.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading Will you, Mr. Slade, inspect the wireless room and report to me?
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Will you, Mr. Slade, inspect the wireless room and report to me?
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading Mr. White, you will please attend to Mr. Palmer, who evidently needs your services.
Slade
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Will you, Mr. Slade, inspect the wireless room and report to me?
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Pull him together as far as you are able, so that he can give some account of this mystery.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Pull him together as far as you are able, so that he can give some account of this mystery.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Three grapnels and the necessary line," ordered Captain Brookes; then turning to his officers he continued: "Before we take steps to sweep for the lost gear an investigation ought to be made.
sweepverbUS /swiːp/
sweep across or over
From this reading Three grapnels and the necessary line," ordered Captain Brookes; then turning to his officers he continued: "Before we take steps to sweep for the lost gear an investigation ought to be made.
carry out
From this reading Three grapnels and the necessary line," ordered Captain Brookes; then turning to his officers he continued: "Before we take steps to sweep for the lost gear an investigation ought to be made.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Pull him together as far as you are able, so that he can give some account of this mystery.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TOUCHSTONE OF PERIL "CLEAR away the cutter; pipe the creeping party.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Three grapnels and the necessary line," ordered Captain Brookes; then turning to his officers he continued: "Before we take steps to sweep for the lost gear an investigation ought to be made.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Pull him together as far as you are able, so that he can give some account of this mystery.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Three grapnels and the necessary line," ordered Captain Brookes; then turning to his officers he continued: "Before we take steps to sweep for the lost gear an investigation ought to be made.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Three grapnels and the necessary line," ordered Captain Brookes; then turning to his officers he continued: "Before we take steps to sweep for the lost gear an investigation ought to be made.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Pull him together as far as you are able, so that he can give some account of this mystery.
TOUCHSTONEnounUS /ˈtʌtʃstoʊn/
a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated
From this reading THE TOUCHSTONE OF PERIL "CLEAR away the cutter; pipe the creeping party.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading Three grapnels and the necessary line," ordered Captain Brookes; then turning to his officers he continued: "Before we take steps to sweep for the lost gear an investigation ought to be made.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Three grapnels and the necessary line," ordered Captain Brookes; then turning to his officers he continued: "Before we take steps to sweep for the lost gear an investigation ought to be made.
a Caucasian
From this reading Mr. White, you will please attend to Mr. Palmer, who evidently needs your services.
which person or people
From this reading Mr. White, you will please attend to Mr. Palmer, who evidently needs your services.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Will you, Mr. Slade, inspect the wireless room and report to me?
wirelessnounUS /ˈwaɪrlɪs/
medium for communication
From this reading Will you, Mr. Slade, inspect the wireless room and report to me?
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Will you, Mr. Slade, inspect the wireless room and report to me?
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Mr. White, you will please attend to Mr. Palmer, who evidently needs your services.
